CFSAC Meeting June 16-17

Below is information about the upcoming CFSAC meeting to be held on June 16 – June 17, 2014. Further details about the meeting will be posted in the Federal Register Notice next week. We will send out a notice on the listserv at that time.

While we had several members whose term on CFSAC recently ended, the CFSAC Support Team is optimistic that we will receive the slate of individuals who will begin their terms in time for the June meeting. Because the Secretary also appoints the CFSAC Chair at the same time as the other members, we don't have a confirmed appointment for the Chair. If needed, Nancy Lee, DFO, will be the acting Chair for the meeting. Once the agenda is finalized, it will be posted on the CFSAC website.

The meeting will be live-video streamed HERE. Listening-only via telephone will be available on both days. Call-in information will be posted on the CFSAC website prior to the meeting. Individuals who plan to attend in- person should register HERE.

All registration should be completed by June 12, 2014. Attendance by visitors who are not U.S. citizens is welcome, but prior approval is required by sending a request to: CFSAC@seamoncorporation.com - before June 5, 2014. Members of the media will also need to register.

All attendees will be required to show valid, government-issued picture identification (state or federal) for entry into the federal building. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide public comment at the meeting or via telephone. International calls cannot be accommodated.

Individuals wishing to provide public comment in-person or via phone will be required to request time for public comment by Monday, June 9, 2014: click HERE.

An email to acknowledge receipt of the request for public comment will be sent from CFSAC@seamoncorporaton.com. Another email will be sent by June 12, 2014 to confirm the individuals' time for public comment.

Individuals wishing to submit written comment for the public record should send an electronic copy of their written testimony to: CFSAC@seamoncorporation.com by June 12, 2014. The document for the public record cannot exceed 5 single-spaced, typed pages, using a 12-point typeface; it is preferred that the document be prepared in the MS Word format. Additional requirements will be available on the Federal Register Notice.

Requests to participate in the public comment session and provide written testimony will not be accepted through the CFSAC email account.

Please send all questions about specific public comment requests or inquiries to CFSAC@seamoncorporation.com. Persons who wish to distribute printed materials in person to CFSAC members should submit one copy to the Designated Federal Officer at cfsac@hhs.gov, prior to June 12, 2014.